If you haven’t noticed, this won’t be the first blog devoted to the subject. This is not about reinventing the wheel (pun partially intended), it's more like an examination of the wheel. This blog is about the people who cycle in New York City. It’s also about people who blog about riding in the city, the people who photograph other riders riding in the city, people who wax poetic about city bikers, or those who dislike the city riders - and how each one fits into the greater culture of cycling, and the City.
““The Bicycle Cap” by PeSeta for the New Museum
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(Source: youtube.com)
The second Get Fancy Ride…
Was a success! The ride, organized by Kim Burgas, (who also designed its poster) was held last Friday despite mid-March spittle. Essentially a gallery-hop, the Get Fancy Ride is for cyclists who want to doll-up, ride together, and go to art galleries. Simple and fun. Friday’s ride started at Soho’s Ground Support cafe (where the lineup of attendees was shot) before heading to the shows.
One of the riders, Dorothy, had the above sign attached to her bike: “3 feet please.” If anyone else is as curious as I was, you can get one for your bike here.
I also had the pleasure of meeting Susi from Velojoy. Check out her beautiful blog (though you’ve probably already seen it!)
The bike culture in New York City continues to inspire…
The crocheted bike, Soho. Photo courtesy of Clayton G. 2011
(A photo snapped by a fellow NYC blogger: the Metro Card bike spotted on the street)
Bikes and spring Rain: spring is in the air, we can feel it! A few updates before getting down to business…
“For City’s Transportation Cheif, Kudos and Criticism,” from the New York Times. This article covers the transportation commissioner Janette Sadik-Kahn’s fierce devotion to making NYC a bike friendly city.
Time’s Up! Radio Hour: check out the first broadcast of Time’s Up! news radio show. Hosted by Keegan and Geoff, Sundays 10 – 11pm. Time’s Up radio is dedicated to what its volunteers are up to as well as community bike news. This first show features an interview by Michael Green from Bike Blog NYC with Aaron Naparstek of Streetsblog.
Momentum, a Canadian bike mag, did a nice write up on the history of biking in NYC, read it here.
A disturbing story about a cyclist’s run in with the police in L Magazine here.
And the Get Fancy Bike Ride, organized by Kim Burgas, was moved to March 10th––it’s coming up! Get ready to don the pearls and head for the galleries on your bike. Check out the event’s facebook page for details.
Man Bikes Dog: Copenhagen Bicycles and Dogs.
It’s not in New York City, but since we like our dogs so much here maybe this will serve as inspiration.
Found on Cycle Chic’s “Canine Chic” post.
Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, Luanna Patten and Mortimer Snerd ride a bike.
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Tom Hanks rides a bike.
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DON GRABBIN WHEELS SINCE ..
It’s been about a year or so since I’ve been to Fort Greene Park, so... -
Federico Fellini rides a bike.
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